### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology - Safety II (Nursery 1)
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**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Topic:** Safety II
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
**Lesson Objectives:**
1. Students will recognize basic safety rules.
2. Students will understand the importance of following safety practices.
3. Students will become familiar with common symbols associated with safety.
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards of safety symbols (stop sign, traffic light, pedestrian crossing sign, etc.)
- Storybook about safety (optional)
- Safety vests or hats (for role play)
- Chart paper and markers
- Stickers or stamps for rewarding participation
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**Lesson Outline:**
### Introduction (5-7 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
- Begin with a song related to safety (e.g., "Stop, Look, and Listen").
2. **Discussion Starter:**
- Ask the students if they know what "safety" means.
- Briefly explain safety as "being careful to avoid getting hurt."
### Main Activities (20-25 minutes)
1. **Story Time (8-10 minutes):**
- Read a short story about safety. For instance, a simple story where characters follow safety rules during different activities.
- Engage students by asking them to predict what happens next in the story.
2. **Introduction to Safety Symbols (5 minutes):**
- Show picture cards of common safety symbols.
- Explain what each symbol means in simple terms (e.g., "This stop sign tells us to stop walking or driving because something dangerous might be coming").
3. **Role Play and Practice (7-10 minutes):**
- Distribute safety vests or hats to students.
- Set up a simple scenario using chairs and tables as obstacles or pretend roads.
- Guide students to apply the safety rules you discussed. For example, they can practice stopping at the "stop sign," looking both ways before crossing the "road," etc.
### Conclusion (5-7 minutes)
1. **Q&A and Recap:**
- Ask students to recall what they learned about safety rules and symbols.
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
2. **Interactive Activity:**
- Stickers or stamps can be awarded to students for their participation and understanding.
- Draw a large happy face on chart paper and encourage students to place their stickers around as a reward for understanding safety.
3. **Closing Song:**
- Finish with another safety-related song or repeat the earlier song to reinforce the learning in a fun way.
4. **Goodbye and Reminder:**
- Remind students to share what they learned about safety with their parents.
- Say goodbye and ensure they leave with a smile!
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**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to see if they understand and follow safety rules.
- Use informal Q&A to gauge their understanding of safety symbols and practices.
This lesson plan focuses on interactive and engaging methods to teach Nursery 1 students about basic safety rules, keeping their learning experience joyful and memorable.